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    Hobby Boss 1:72 P-51B Duo ++FINISHED++

    in Less than a Tenner Group Build

    Posted

    Thanks Alan. Sounds like they are quite good then really, and with a bit of and planning can be built into good models.

    Sounds like you know your stuff, so I look forward to seeing the progress.

    Paul

    If I'm honest Paul I've just managed to get some reference material together so was able to look things up. I'd really like to become familiar with the P-51.

    Some new stuff I've learnt. On the P-51D, when the engine came to a standstill after landing, the hydraulics slowly eased and the flaps and wheel bay doors dropped. The P-51B/C didn't do this, so the wheel bay doors should be closed (not the leg doors obviously) not open as Hobby Boss would have you do.

    Also, you don't need the DF loops supplied as these were only used in the CBI theatre. And finally, "Shangri La" didn't have

    the short arial mast provided but had a straight longer mast called a 'sword' mast which will have tobe scratch built.

    Hobby Boss 1:72 P-51B Duo ++FINISHED++

    in Less than a Tenner Group Build

    Posted · Edited by Deacon

    So how many parts are there to these kits? And what is the detail like?

    Sorry it has taken me a while to get back mate.

    28 parts make up the airframe, 6 of these though are to make the propeller and housing up.

    You then have a choice of two types of drop tank, bazookas and I think 500lb bombs (they could be 250lb)

    Panel lines and detail is nicely recessed, but the wheel wells, although detailed, are too shallow so you would

    just fit the undercarriage doors to have these closed.

    The single piece wing joins under the one piece fuselage which leaves just a short join from the front of the wing

    root to the front of the engine, very tidy.

    Although the decal choices are for two standard canopy machines, you do get the Malcolm hood variety

    too which is great for all those after market decals of P-51B/C's that had this hood

    fitted.

    Finally, the two decal choices are Gentile's "Shangri La" and Henry

    Browns "The Hun Hunter of Texas". These are in good register, but some Hobby Boss decals can

    be a bit stiff requiring decal solutions to get them to conform to panel lines

    etc. We shall see.

    I forgot to mention that there is no sidewall detail and for the two decal options used from the box you will need to

    use the unshrouded exhausts.

    I have also found out that there are only 1 of each of the drop tanks!

    I hope this helps.

    Alan

    Revell 1/400 scale Titanic (with lights)

    in Ready for Inspection - Maritime

    Posted

    I made a 1:400 Titanic as a commision for someones retirement.

    Once I passed it on, the kids started nagging me as they missed the model! So I now have the Academy kit to do and I have bought the aftermarket etched railing and wooden deck.

    But, I wanted to light the ship too so your thread should help no end.

    A great build mate, I just hope mine looks as good, both in daylight and in the dark. :goodjob:

    Hobby Boss 1:72 P-51B Duo ++FINISHED++

    in Less than a Tenner Group Build

    Posted · Edited by Deacon

    I have to confess that I like the easy build Hobby Boss kits and the Mustangs are great if you want to do something

    like a 8th Air Force etc nose art project.

    I have not made this kit before and as they are both £4.95 I decided to do both decal options you get in the kit hence two builds.

    So a box shot and 'price proofing' shot. :winkgrin:

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    You can still buy this kit for the same price.

    Cheers

    Alan

    PS I just noticed the orange ticket under the price, £4.85, so the shop owner knew his prices. :D

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